Billboard Philippines (also stylized as Billboard PH) is a Philippine music and entertainment magazine and brand owned and published by Modern Media Group in partnership with Penske Media Corporation. It is the Philippine version of the Billboard magazine, providing news, record charts, video, opinion, reviews, and events to the Philippine market.[1]
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 October 15, 2023, cover featuring SB19 | |
| Editor-in-chief | Bret Jackson |
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| Editor-at-large | Francis Reyes |
| Categories | |
| Frequency | Bimonthly |
| Publisher | Anne Bernisca |
| Founded | September 15, 2016 (under Algo-Rhythm Communications) |
| First issue | September 15, 2016 (first run) October 15, 2023 (relaunch) |
| Company | Modern Media Group Penske Media Corporation |
| Country | Philippines |
| Based in | Metro Manila |
| Language | English |
| Website | billboardphilippines |
| ISSN | 2984-9861 |
It was first launched in September 2016 and operated under Algo-Rhythm Communications until 2018 when it ceased operations for undisclosed reasons.[2][3][4] In 2023, it was announced that the magazine would be relaunched under a different owner, Modern Media Group. It officially made its return on October 15, 2023.[1][5]
History
edit2016–2018: Algo-Rhythm Communications
editBillboard Philippines was first announced in June 2016. It was officially launched on September 15, 2016, under Algo-Rhythm Communications in partnership with Billboard.[3]
On June 10, 2017, after months of formulations, it announced three weekly music charts: Philippine Hot 100, Philippine Top 20, and Catalog Chart. The first chart was published on June 12, 2017, coinciding with the 119th Philippine Independence Day. All charts were published every Monday.[3][6]
Billboard Philippines ceased publication on January 15, 2018. The editor-in-chief Francis Reyes and Algo-Rhythm Communications did not release an official statement regarding their inactivity.
2023–present: Relaunch under Modern Media Group
editThe Philippines did not have existing music charts after the brand's cessation in 2018 until 2022 when Billboard launched on February 14, 2022, the Hits of the World, a collection of charts around the world that ranks the top 25 songs weekly in more than 40 countries around the globe; part of this collection is the Philippines Songs chart.[7]
On May 4, 2023, five years after it ceased publication, it was announced that Billboard Philippines will be relaunched with AGC Power Holdings Corp, the same company that owns Vogue Philippines and NYLON Manila, under its new subsidiary Modern Media Group Inc.[8]
Its first issue under the new owner came out on October 15, 2023, featuring SB19 and Regine Velasquez as the cover artists. Bret Jackson is the editor-in-chief, while Francis Reyes returned as the editor-at-large.[9][10] Media Channels, Billboard Philippines' collection of original series, were also introduced. These include Billboard Soundwaves, featuring weekly performances of an artist's hit single on a cyclorama stage; Billboard Volume, a weekly podcast; and Billboard Studio, where guest artist performs three songs and is released every second and last Thursday of the month.[11][12][13]
At the 2024 Women in Music event, Sarah Geronimo became the first Filipino-born artist to be honored by Billboard with the Global Force Award after being nominated by Billboard Philippines.[14] On February 28 of the same year, the local edition of the awards event has been unveiled by Billboard Philippines.[15]
Charts
editThe following are the charts under Billboard Philippines when it operated from 2016 to 2018, and since its relaunched in 2023:
- Philippine Hot 100 (2017–2018; 2024–present): ranked the most popular local and international songs in the Philippines.
- Top Philippine Songs (2024-present): ranked the top most popular local songs in the Philippines.
Defunct charts:
- Philippine Top 20 (2017–2018): ranked the most popular local songs in the Philippines.
- Catalog Chart: ran from 2016–2018, it ranked the most popular local songs older than three years in the Philippines. It is expected to be relaunched.
- Top 20 Social Chart: ranked the most followed Filipino artists on social networking services from 2017-2018 and is expected to be relaunched.
- K-Pop Top 5: launched on September 15, 2017, it ranked the most popular K-pop songs in the Philippines.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Santiago, Camille (May 5, 2023). "Billboard to Return to the Philippines". The Philippine Star Life. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard set to enter Philippines' music scene". The Philippine Star. September 15, 2023. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ a b c Reyes, Francis (June 10, 2017). "The BillboardPH Philippine Charts: It's About Time". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard Partners with AlgoRhythm to Launch Billboard Philippines". Billboard. June 15, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Gianan, Chlarine (May 4, 2023). "Billboard Charts Its Way to the Philippines". Mega. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Philippines Launches First National Charts". Billboard. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (February 15, 2022). "Billboard Unveils 'Hits of the World' Charts". The Industry Observer. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ Gianan, Chlarine (May 4, 2023). "Billboard Charts Its Way to the Philippines". Mega. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (October 16, 2023). "LOOK: SB19, Regine Velasquez grace covers of Billboard Philippines maiden issues". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (July 27, 2023). "Pitch Perfect: Meet the Team Who Will Lead Billboard Philippines". Nylon Manila. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "What Is Billboard Philippines Soundwave? TikTok Exclusive". billboardphilippines.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "What's Billboard Philippines Volumes? Exclusively On Spotify". billboardphilippines.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "What's Billboard Philippines Studios? Exclusively On YouTube". billboardphilippines.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ JCB (February 24, 2024). "Sarah Geronimo to receive Billboard Women in Music's Global Force Award". GMA News. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Philippines To Bring Women In Music Awards To PH". billboardphilippines.com. February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.